Synonyms of dominate

dominate

verb

ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt 

1

as in to subdue

to bring under one's control by force of arms

The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subdue
• conquer
• subject
• defeat
• overcome
• overpower
• subjugate
• subordinate
• enslave
• vanquish
• reduce
• pacify
• crush
• beat
• smash
• annihilate
• suppress
• lick
• prevail (over)
• triumph (over)
• whip
• quell
• rout
• mow (down)
• thrash
• trounce
• clobber
• smother
• quash
• repress
• silence
• squelch
• drub
• squash
• snuff (out)
• put down
• crack down (on)
• wallop
• break
• skunk
• clamp down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberate
• free
• emancipate
• release
• spring
• discharge
• enfranchise
• unbind
• manumit
• unfetter
• unchain
• uncage

2

as in to overlook

to look down on

The remains of an ancient fortress dominate the town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlook
• front
• face
• command

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dominate

Though the Browns appeared to dominate the first part of the afternoon, taking a 10-0 lead, the Panthers surged back and evened almost every statistical category. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Energized crowds and higher Democratic primary turnout offer signs of momentum, but Republicans still dominate the Deep South, and the November races remain steep climbs. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

And as thong sandals continue to dominate, a flat version made its debut this season. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The source said Iran dominated the agenda, an arena where the two countries have deepened their cooperation, including during the current Iran war. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026